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CSO File Extension

CSO file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Compiled Shader Object File. CSO has been classified as 3D Image Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open CSO files in OpenGL SDK program.

Compiled Shader Object File Type

Compiled Shader Object File Type
Extension .cso
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (64 Votes)
Mime Type text/x-c
Default Program OpenGL SDK
Category 3D Image Files
Format Binary
Updated 5/1/2024

What is a CSO File Type?

In the OpenGL SDK, you can compile CSO files using the compileShader method. glCompileShader compiles HLSL strings in the appos; shader object. Just call glGetShaderInfoLog to find out whether a compilation has been successful or not.

Free online CSO Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CSO (Compiled Shader Object File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CSO, merge, split and compare the CSO files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

CSO Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Compiled Shader Object File .CSO File Extensions while opening the .CSO files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CSO Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Compiled Shader Object File on your system such as OpenGL SDK.
  2. Associate default Opengl Sdk OpenGL SDK program for *.cso (Compiled Shader Object File) files.

    Associate CSO Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.CSO (e.g example.cso) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Opengl Sdk OpenGL SDK program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cso files.

    Associate CSO Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.CSO (e.g example.cso) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Opengl Sdk OpenGL SDK program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .OpenGL SDK extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CSO File Extensions

CSO default file extension is .CSO and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for CSO File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CSO files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open CSO File on Windows

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OpenGL SDK image. OpenGL SDK 4 for Windows Open Source OpenGL SDK

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CSO File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
OpenGL SDK image. OpenGL SDK 4 for MacOs Open Source OpenGL SDK

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CSO file on Linux

Software License Developer
OpenGL SDK image. OpenGL SDK 4 for Linux Open Source OpenGL SDK

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CSO file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CSO file on iOS

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Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CSO file on Android

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

CSO file extension icon image.About CSO - Compiled Shader Object File

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Updated 5/1/2024


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